Tesla Sound System Test & Comparison - Premium Vs. Partial Premium

[@BlazingsNL]

I really wish they'd give the premium audio as an option in the configurator, for people who don't want/need the rest of the features the LR provides.

[@CW-sk5qz]

Or they could have just connected all the speakers and not included the sub.

[@justrandomthings319]

Wow. The premium sounds a whole lot better. The partial premium sounds good too but you can obviously tell the difference. We really appreciate you making these videos.

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Thanks Chancy! Yeah I have a sound system upgrade kit for the RWD right now, but still on the fence if I should go through with it haha

[@myTM3RWD]

The premium model is noticeable rounder, and as you said, the the rear wheel drive sounds great. 👍🏾

[@bosz4222]

5:30 If you compare the Bass, the Bass in the Premium has a 2 step bass print (as it should be) in comparison to 1 step in the Partial. Listening on Sony WH-1000XM4

[@andrewjun7419]

Would love to see a video of you installing the speakers, amps, and subwoofers!

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Thanks Andrew! Gonna order a kit soon and will def let you know how it goes!

[@welfiblablabla]

Partial premium doesn't sound bad if you only hear that. But even through these recordings you can tell a difference... premium has higher quality bass and low mids and overall more rounded sound stage

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Thanks Welfi. Did my best to keep the settings and everything else the same while recording and glad you were able to tell the difference!

[@welfiblablabla]

@@CasualTeslaFan Does this refelct what you noticed IRL?

[@CasualTeslaFan]

@welfiblablabla Yup I think you summed it up perfectly. The only other difference I noticed IRL were the bass vibrations I felt through the seats

[@Brickbuilder128]

Thankfully, for about $30, you can buy kits to enable the premium interior sound on a RWD!

[@CasualTeslaFan]

For sure!

[@ohjuanderful8526]

How?

[@apothecy4011]

​​@@CasualTeslaFan The 2021 and later cars don't have rear spekers though. Need to buy them separately.

[@CasualTeslaFan]

@@apothecy4011 Right right. Yeah I'm still debating whether I should buy rear speakers and activate the speakers in the front. What do you think?

[@apothecy4011]

@@CasualTeslaFan Could just activate the front speakers with a wire harness, would be the easiest, cheapest and less invasive option and the least likely one to void the warranty. (Might still void it though, not sure) Also you should make sure you are getting the correct kit as well (if the car had AMD Ryzen or Intel processor and if it is Right or Left hand drive)

[@rtarachiu]

Great job, thanks for the effort!

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Thanks!

[@TheElectricMan]

the partial premium audio is not that bad for me

[@chezchezchezchez]

That’s exactly what it’s supposed to be. Not that bad. The premium is supposed to be awesome.

[@Brickbuilder128]

You can upgrade it to the premium by buying a kit off ebay/amazon/aliexpress that enables the rest of the speakers.

[@gareyc8426]

You have a link to the kit ?

[@JAH1736]

@@Brickbuilder128still no sub

[@TommyPatch]

I wish I would have knew the difference when I bought mine. I have seen some sites that have a WireHarness kit that Activate Inactive 6 Speakers. I have not done any upgrades to the car, so this makes me hesitant to make any changes to the audio.

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Same here. I'm nervous about messing something up and there could be some potential warranty issues too if things go south

[@romannovikov4490]

How should I judge audio quality based on severely compressed noisy mono recording done with an unknown recording device?

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Great point. This is ultimately a recording that will never match up to the live experience. With all things being equal (compression, recording device, audio track, listening device, etc.), hopefully some may be able to notice differences, if any, between the two audio systems.

[@OneFunPierre]

You upgrade the sound system? Did it void the warranty? Which speakers did you need to add?

[@darreno1450]

Good job man. Got a LR, but wanted to hear the difference.

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Thanks Johnny! Much appreciated.

[@garycard1826]

I would like to know your microphone (make/model) and setup (positioning, etc.) for this recording?

[@老酒-b5m]

Great job ! thanks !

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Thanks!

[@jason7536]

Thank you for show the differnece

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Glad it helped and awesome KZbin name!

[@greenday12341]

I bought my Tesla used and can’t figure out if I have premium. The speakers sound incredible but is it possible for a Standard Range plus to have premium? Is there like an option the previous owner could’ve selected for premium?

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Hey Max no unfortunately there's no option for premium for the standard range. I've seen some users install 3rd party speakers but it's tough to do. I def agree and think the speakers still sound incredible!

[@MadmaxMusic93]

Well hard to do if you’re not an audio technician/engineer I take it to a expert to install I got ambient lights, harness to unlock the 4 speakers, about to install a new amp, subwoofer from NVX it works for all trims an model 3s 2017-2022 special emailed the company fits no problem a bit pricy 718$ but you get a lot, amp, subwoofer loaded boost box 500 watts it’s a beast !! Install is Thursday!!

[@MadmaxMusic93]

I got the premium audio now lmao now that I unlocked the 4 speakers on my standard, even says on my infotainment screen lmao 😂

[@kronin5724]

Great job man. Do you know if you can hear the music from outside the car? Any sound leakage?

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Thanks Kronin. And I can hear a little bit depending on the volume and song but it's definitely muffled and I hear more of the bass outside if anything.

[@dalemoore11]

Can your mic pick up the difference in sound quality and then convert it to my speakers and then can my speakers covert the difference I'm guessing probably not anywhere near what real life live sounds like 🤔

[@dalemoore11]

Nice video tho thanks 👍🏼

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Yeah the recordings definitely don't do either of the audio systems justice. The strength of the bass in the premium audio surprised me on a few of the songs and would have been awesome to capture that more along with the vibrations of the real life experience

[@CasualTeslaFan]

@@dalemoore11 Thanks. Much appreciated.

[@dalemoore11]

I have the LR but never heard the standard, you can definitely put volume up high without music distorting like on my old x5 👍🏼

[@CasualTeslaFan]

@@dalemoore11 Gotcha thanks. I should get a chance to drive a MY LR for a few days soon and I'll test out higher volumes for sure

[@L0CALDRUGMAN]

tesla audio is amazing

[@CasualTeslaFan]

For sure!

[@tominftlthomasp3559]

No satellite radio on the model 3?

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Yeah no satellite radio for the Model 3 yet. So far only the Model S and Model X have it :/

[@spfx99]

Is there a difference in overall volume?

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Great question. Not sure about the exact numbers but the LR speaker system can def crank out more volume with its extra speakers

[@pedro_ferreirinha]

I guarantee that even the Tesla partial premium sound is still far superior to the sound I have in the Burmester Mercedes CLA250 (2023), which was an extra that cost 600 dollars and wasn't worth it and it has 13 columns, 1 amp, and 1 sub.

[@tvbs56]

😂 for the front rider. No big difference. Premium audio mostly benefits the rear riders.

[@braveheartbob3473]

i'll never own a system without a subwoofer again, be it my home PC, shed tv, or even vehicle.

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Hahaha def makes sense

[@rohanjosem]

most people listen to audio through headphones

[@davidkaplan5517]

I can't even tell the difference

[@stardarkk]

your watching from a device

[@patrickshelley09]

@@stardarkk Honestly though, it's being recorded by his mic, compressed by KZbin and then spit out by whatever sound system the person is listening on. This comparison is basically useless. I appreciate the intent, it's just not very useful.

[@brenonaviator5683]

@@patrickshelley09 Eh wouldnt call it useless. I could clearly hear the bass difference through my headphones

[@patrickshelley09]

@@brenonaviator5683 given that the premium package adds a sub, you shouldn't really need a demonstration to know there's going to be a substantial difference in bass. For the most part, what I heard was the bass overpowering his mic, which made the highs and mids sound washed out.

[@brenonaviator5683]

@@patrickshelley09 so youre saying that listening to how much of a bass difference there is isnt important because one has a sub and one doesnt and I should already know there is a substantial difference?

[@markus200679]

Change the car to long range or performance much easier.

[@CasualTeslaFan]

True that. Just gotta get my money up

[@apothecy4011]

​@@CasualTeslaFan LFP battery is better for long term durability though

[@CasualTeslaFan]

@@apothecy4011 For sure. Being able to charge up to 100% regularly without worrying as much about battery degradation definitely an underrated benefit of the RWD

[@apothecy4011]

@@CasualTeslaFan Yeah. Since I drive about 40k miles per year, I am looking into the RWD option more. Kinda bummed that you need to pay $ 50k+ and you won't get the full audio and the fog lights that the LR/Perf have. Should have been included at the price the LR is now. (Unless it is reduced again soon).

[@CasualTeslaFan]

@@apothecy4011 Definitely or would have loved to see the fog lights or the full audio available as an add-on option at least

[@markgriff9265]

Do you even know what rock music is? “Late Night Train”… Vans in Japan?…. seriously??

[@imjooyoungjoung]

you sounds like elon lol

[@CasualTeslaFan]

Hahaha I wish